Apple is looking for a Health Studies Scientist to design health studies that will inform the research, verification, and validation of sensors and algorithms on various health technologies.

Key Qualifications

• Deep understanding of medical, scientific, or clinical research techniques and principles
• Advanced degree (Pharm.D, Ph.D, MD, NP, PA) or equivalent research experience preferred
• Proficient in planning, executing, and reporting health research studies
• Consistent track record of handling and prioritizing multiple studies
• Able to rapidly acquire familiarity with emerging technologies and software algorithms
• Standout colleague with effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Able to independently author research protocols and drive progress on deliverables in a dynamic environment with changing requirements

Description

The Health Studies Scientist will work closely with product development teams to design health studies that inform and evaluate sensor and algorithm performance in detecting and assessing various conditions relevant to human health.   RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: 

• Collaborate with engineers to define research hypothesis, study goals, data collection methods and protocol outline 
• Enable scientific validity and reproducibility of study results 
• Develop and author detailed research protocols and participant consent documents to enable quality data collection 
• Maintain high level of medical acumen and procedures involved in health/clinical studies 
• Develop and consult on study documentation to enable protocol compliance and human subject safety 
• Clearly understand internal data collection tools and third-party devices to ensure data validity 
• Partner with Study Operations Engineers to initiate, monitor, and close out studies 
• Lead pilot-scale exploration and testing, coordinate health research studies 
• Train study personnel on data collection modalities and best practices

Education & Experience

Minimum: BA/BS nursing, pharmacy, engineering, biology / life sciences or health-related subject area. Multi-disciplinary background including scientific expertise relevant to medical devices, research, and / or health studies is highly desirable. Graduate degree (MS or PhD) preferred. In lieu of graduate degree, 5+ years of experience in conducting clinical research or working in relevant medical / scientific area.

Additional Requirements

• Passionate about innovative technologies.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.
• Apple’s most important resource, our soul, is our people. Apple benefits help further the well-being of our employees and their families in meaningful ways. No matter where you work at Apple, you can take advantage of our health and wellness resources and time-away programs. We’re proud to provide stock grants to employees at all levels of the company, and we also give employees the option to buy Apple stock at a discount — both offer everyone at Apple the chance to share in the company’s success. You’ll discover many more benefits of working at Apple, such as programs that match your charitable contributions, reimburse you for continuing your education and give you special employee pricing on Apple products.
• Apple benefits programs vary by country and are subject to eligibility requirements.

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